Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-002060-EW501
19.10.2015
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Contents
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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2
Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 13
3
Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1
Applications .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.1.1
Air arc gouging .............................................................................................. 14
3.1.2
TIG (Liftarc) welding ..................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3
MIG/MAG standard welding ......................................................................................... 14
3.1.3.1
MIG/MAG welding
– voltage-sensing ............................................................ 14
3.1.4
Voltage reduction device
– VRD machine version ....................................................... 14
3.2
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.2.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 15
3.2.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
3.2.5
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 15
4
Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 20
5
Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 22
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 22
5.2
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.3
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 23
5.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 23
5.4.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 24
5.4.2
Cable strap ................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.3
Cable holder ................................................................................................................. 25
5.4.3.1
Assembly ....................................................................................................... 25
5.4.3.2
Application ..................................................................................................... 25
5.4.4
Protective flap, welding machine control ...................................................................... 26
5.4.4.1
Deinstallation/Installation .............................................................................. 26
5.5
Welding data display .................................................................................................................... 27
5.6
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.6.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 28
5.7
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 29
5.7.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 29
5.7.2
Welding procedure and parameter selection ............................................................... 30
5.7.2.1
Arcforce (welding characteristics) ................................................................. 30
5.7.2.2
Hotstart current and Hotstart time ................................................................. 31
5.7.2.3
Antistick ......................................................................................................... 31
5.7.3
MMA pulse welding in the vertical up position (PF) ..................................................... 32
5.7.4
MMA pulsed welding .................................................................................................... 33
5.7.5
Expert menu (MMA) ..................................................................................................... 34
5.8
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 35
5.8.1
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 35
5.8.1.1
Connection .................................................................................................... 36
5.8.2
Connecting a TIG welding torch with rotating gas valve .............................................. 37
5.8.3
Welding procedure and parameter selection ............................................................... 38
